Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth is a graduate from Arizona State University and has her master's from Duquesne University. She is currently an associate editor at Lakers Nation. To read more of Elizabeth's articles click here. You can also follow Elizabeth on Twitter @Gobibs
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With Steve Nash on Board, Expectations of Mike Brown Are Higher Than Ever

It has been a whirlwind in Los Angeles for the past week with the news of the Steve Nash acquisition and the up and down reports and rumors surrounding Dwight Howard's destination. While we are still left in the dark…

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Raja Bell: Wrong Addition or Necessary Move?

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are a bit strapped in recruiting free agents this year. They really have just three options for signing free agents: using a sign-and-trade, the mini-mid level exception (MLE) valued at $3.09…

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The Immediate Influence of Steve Nash on the Los Angeles Lakers

So much for no major moves, right? The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull off yet another magical trade by acquiring Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday afternoon that sent shock waves through Lakers Nation and rest…

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Would Brandon Rush Be a Good Fit for the Lakers?

It has only been a couple of days into free agency and the rumor mill has been in high gear around the league. While other teams, notably the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks, have had a productive few days…

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Lakers Off-Season Expectations for Ramon Sessions and Steve Blake

The NBA Draft is finally here, and questions surrounding what next season's Lakers roster will look like are still at a high. This is the third and final post of the three-part series regarding off-seasons plans and expectations for selected…

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Lakers Off-Season Expectations for Pau Gasol and Metta World Peace

Last week I talked about possible off-season plans and expectations for Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. While Bryant and Bynum are expected to be in purple and gold for at least a few more years, these next two players' futures…

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Lakers Offseason Expectations for Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum

The NBA Finals have officially begun, and for the second straight year the Lakers disappointingly did not make it to the end. While Lakers management will be busy during the summer with the draft, free agency and trading players to…

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The Continued Need for the Lakers to Get Younger and More Athletic

Steve Kerr said it during Monday night's Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs; we are witnessing a changing of the guard in the NBA with the Thunder's propulsion to the top. The youthful Thunder…

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Is Lamar Odom Return to the Lakers A Good Idea?

This off-season is filled with even more uncertainty for the Los Angeles Lakers than last year, and that says a lot considering the league was locked out last summer, fall and into the early winter. The Lakers were once again…

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Lakers Season Report Cards 2011-12 – Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, Shooting Guard 2011-12 Grade: B+ Ramona Shelburne from ESPNLosAngeles.com described Kobe Bryant's development in a clear-cut way: Kobe Bryant figured out how to make himself into a great player a long time ago. His routines, his preparation, his…

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